Flanders Red with Cherries and Orange Peel

The inspiration for this beer came from my wife's love for sangria. I am sure this is one of those beers that will take a few brews to get it right. Here's to brew security! I am brewing a striped down version of a Flanders Style Red in hopes to cut down the breadiness(if that is really a word), and accentuate the fruit flavors.

Volume: 2 Gal
Anticipated SG: 1.060
Calculated IBU : 18-20

3.5 lbs Briess Pilsner
.5 lbs Briess Crystal 120
.5 lb table sugar
1 g Orange peel (last 10 min)
1 cup cherry juice (not concentrate, or extract)
.5 oz Crystal Hops 60 min
Yeast: White Labs Saison II - 1 vial




1/15/2014- First Tasting: Light body caramelized fruits dominate. Saison spice is strong but compliments the fruits nicely. The cherry is there in the nose slightly but gets lost in the strong yeast flavor. Transferred 1 gallon to a 1 gallon growler with a cork topper for oxygen diffusion, and the other gallon to another 1 gallon growler and added a half cup cherry juice for longer aging. Split a pitch of Wyeast Lambic Blend between the two growlers.